Public facilities
There are disabled parking spaces in the vicinity of all VU buildings. Every building has at least one wheelchair-accessible entrance and all restaurants as well as the university library are wheelchair accessible. A number of toilets have also been fully adapted for disabled use.
Disabled access passes to the entrance of the W&N building (1083-A) and to the courtyard entrance of the Main Building are available from toegangsbeheer.fco@vu.nl. Opening hours Access Management: 09.00-16.00 hrs.
Specific provisions
- Adapting workspaces
If, as an employee with a physical disability, you require adjustments to be made to your workspace, you should consult the Occupational Health and Safety department before submitting a request to the Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Service Desk. - Parking pass
Visitors who want to make use of the parking facilities on the VU campus due to disability, please send an email to servicedesk.fco@vu.nl.
Are you an employee and in possession of a valid disability card? Then apply for a parking permit through Parcfacility.
If you are a student, fill in and submit the form Parking pass application for VU students with a disability.
If you are not a national or European disability cardholder, make an appointment with Mariëlle Rozemond on 020-5989010 or at m.h.rozemond@vu.nl to find out whether you are eligible for the pass.
Do you need other facilities? If so, please contact Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment (HR&HSE).
Facilities for students
In addition to the above, the following facilities are available to students:
- Personal locker (for storing smaller aids, textbooks etc.)
- A quiet space
- Storage space for larger equipment
- Loan service for software and hardware to make studying easier, available through the Audio-Visual Centre and UC-IT
- Adjustable desks and chairs etc. in the larger lecture halls
- Additional guidance and support
More information
Read more about studying with a disability at VU Amsterdam. Please contact functiebeperking.soz@vu.nl.